Published from 1988 to 1990, these comics operated in a vacuum, and contain numerous factual differeces from what would be later established as core canon for the franchise. Only the events of the first movie were available for use as reference material.

Because of this, the common errors of mixing Terminatormodel and series notation are repeated. Interestingly enough, "T-600s" are mentioned.

Machine features

The NOW series takes considerable liberties with the looks and abilities of Skynet machines. Endoskeleton often like little more than human skeletons with mechanical joints.

In issue#17, Endoskeletons were actually able to change their facial expression despite no evidence of organic tissue or liquid metal.

The bodies of Aerial Hunter-Killers are not as wide as in the movies and do not have the deep recess at the front. Their engines are farther from the main body; this makes them look more like modern unmanned drones.

Issues#2 and #3 show that they have cockpits with overriding manual controls, and also appear to have weapons on their engines.

Terminators in the series seem to exhibit a wide range of emotions, including fear, which directly contradicts movie canon. They also show a great deal of personal autonomy, sometimes even going as far as to argue with Skynet.

Notes

With a few exceptions, most Terminators in this series appear to be similar in appearance to Arnold Schwarzenegger, and generally wear matching leather jackets, grey pants, and sunglasses.